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MTSU James E. Walker Library sits at the heart of campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

Are MTSU professors censored by the state?

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter November 22, 2024
Last week, students received a biennial campus climate survey asking if they can express themselves adequately at MTSU. The survey resulted from Public Chapter No. 268, which prohibits public higher education institutions from taking specific actions regarding divisive concepts and students' and employees' beliefs, ideologies or viewpoints. Governor Bill Lee signed it into law in 2023.
Gov. Bill Lee discussed the deeply contested school voucher plan in his State of the State Address in February. (Photo by Kailee Shores)

School voucher program promises results but faces significant resistance

Hannah Ferreira April 12, 2024

Featured photo by Kailee Shores Story by Hannah Ferraria If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. In his annual...

MTSU SGA takes a stand against laws that will censor professors

MTSU SGA takes a stand against laws that will censor professors

CIM Digital April 9, 2022

Story and photos by Kailee Shores / Assistant News Editor The Middle Tennessee State University Student Government Association passed a bill to take a stance against academic censorship in Tennessee...

Governor Lee Proposes Budget, Includes Funds for HOPE and MTSU Renovations

Governor Lee Proposes Budget, Includes Funds for HOPE and MTSU Renovations

CIM Digital February 6, 2022

Story by Zoe Naylor / Contributing Writer Governor Bill Lee presented his proposed 2022-23 budget to the Tennessee General Assembly on Jan. 31. If approved by the General Assembly, the budget would...

Gov. Bill Lee Signed Trans Sports Bill

Gov. Bill Lee Signed Trans Sports Bill

CIM Digital March 26, 2021

Photo via AP Photo/Mark Humphrey Friday at 4 p.m. Governor Bill Lee tweeted, “I signed the bill (SB 228) to preserve women’s athletics and ensure fair competition...” https://twitter.com/GovBillLee/status/1375558428702220289 Summarizied,...

Forrest Hall: An Open Letter

Forrest Hall: An Open Letter

CIM Digital February 24, 2021

From the editors and staff of Sidelines  To: Gov. Bill Lee, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally and members of the Tennessee Historical Commission Forrest Hall was built in 1954, but it was not until four...

MTSU Attempts to Update Aging Buildings Despite Significant Budget Cuts

MTSU Attempts to Update Aging Buildings Despite Significant Budget Cuts

CIM Digital October 26, 2020

Story by Brendon Donoho / Contributing Writer According to a recent Facility Services report, 14 buildings, including EZEL and MGB, received a grade of “D” on the Middle Tennessee State University's...

Screenshot of Gov. Bill Lee's video announcing the new official day of prayer and fasting.

Gov. Bill Lee Announces Official Day of Prayer and Fasting

CIM Digital October 3, 2019

Story by Toriana Williams / Contributing Writer Tennessee State Governor Bill Lee announced in a video uploaded to Twitter that October 10 is now a statewide official day of prayer and fasting. He credits...

MTSU welcomes Gov. Bill Lee to campus for celebration of MTSU's ready-to-work degrees

MTSU welcomes Gov. Bill Lee to campus for celebration of MTSU’s ready-to-work degrees

CIM Digital April 3, 2019

Photo courtesy of MTSU News  MTSU rolled out the blue carpet to welcome Gov. Bill Lee to celebrate MTSU’s ready-to-work programs and the partnership with Siemens Digital Industries Software on Wednesday...

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